Egads!! I just have time to turn around and what do I catch you all doing?

Being SO NICE!!

Hi Bernard!! Yep, meet Mr. Ed's son! (before he was gelded, of course!) It's a privilege receiving one of your comments, Bernard! thanks so very much!!

Ah...my Mainiac friend...Kathleen!...Much appreciated comment!! Oh, you need to see their color with your own eyes..cameras cannot do justice. I'm going to try shooting them again...maybe this summer.

Hello Pat!! I find it high priase that you feel his personality is recorded here...getting the personality is the tough part. Many thanks and Happy Hanukkah!

Cathy...thank you so much for taking time to comment! As I said to Pat, the personality part is high praise! I was delighted the skies were blue that day...otherwise, the pic would be weak in color. I said I wish Fred was mine...but that was if I could afford to hire someone for all the maintenance he requires!! I want the irresponsible part...just ride him and be with him...let someone else do the shoveling. Many thanks, Cathy!

And again to everyone for being so kind!

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Patricia Marroquin

Fred looks very friendly. I don't think he minded at all that you took his photo, Dolores. And what a photo! Very nice. Makes me smile.

Hi Patricia! Nope...didn't find in the least! Maybe he's used to it! He's shown in all the Ct Ag fairs so perhaps he's used to cameras. My shutter "sound" thingy is always off so maybe that helped too. I know winders and shutter sounds can spook horses....I've heard. (I don't know if that's correct or if I'm watching too many movies!) Was great to see you smile!

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Murry Grigsby

Nice work, Delores. I really like the low angle that you used. The blue sky really sets off the portrait. Fred is looking good!

Greetings Murry! Thanks so much!! Not only was I aiming for a blue background but was trying to eliminate the ugly bare branches that kept straying into my frame. Fred must have wondered what I was doing down there! Many thanks for your complimentary note!!

Hi Terry! Thank you so much!! I swear Fred loved every oz of attention he rec'd from my daughter and I! And I intend to go back...I just need to find my way back to that farm in the country. Many thanks for taking time to comment...immensely appreciated!

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Kathy L. Schneider

Hey Dolores! A Big congratulations to you! What a great shot of "Fred"! Wonderful unique composition and I love the blue, blue sky! We haven't seen much of that lately here in Michigan!Congrats again for making finalist with Fred!

Hi Kathleen!! Thank you so much! I need to bring Fred some apples!! (If it's ok with the owner, of course!)

Hi new D60 owner!! Donna, I am more excited for you over the D60 than I am over my wins today! I know you will knock our socks off with more outstanding photography. I will email you a list of all the contests you can compete in now that you are a digital photographer...in case you are interested! I'll give you one address now: www.digitalphotonut.com. It's Angie Hill's site and I think you will enjoy it! Happy D60 shooting!

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Bernard B. Travers

Hey Delores, I would be interested in that list too, if you wouldn't mind.

Congrats!!!! Oh My...I can almost feel the warmth of his breathing.lol Excellent shot of him, miss so many great shots because I'm away so often. Just thrilled to bits for you and all your photo finalist wins Dolores. Sighhh, I'd love the list too but don't have a spare addy to post.

Hi Carol...I felt alot of his breathing that day!! He was always trying to go under my arm...he was a hoot! What a cute horse. Wish I had the wherewithal to own one...they are high maintenance, for sure! Thank you for being happy for me...a good friend you are!